Agency
If a Pennsylvania licensee represents a buyer in purchasing a property that is listed by their own brokerage, the licensee should consider:
AWithdrawing from representing the buyer
BThe possibility of dual agency and obtaining informed written consent from both parties✓ Correct
CAutomatically converting to a transaction licensee
DReferring the buyer to another brokerage
Explanation
When a licensee's brokerage lists a property and the same licensee represents a buyer interested in that property, a dual agency situation exists. Pennsylvania requires the informed written consent of both buyer and seller before proceeding in a dual agency capacity.
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